Basics of Taking a Good Photo Tuesday, October 2, 7 p.m. Presented by the Princeton Photo Workshop. This introductory class is on taking better pictures with a digital camera. Camera Settings, including the relationship between Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO, as well as the importance of composition in creating your images will be covered. Smartphone users will learn about the basics of taking a good picture. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148 or register below.
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College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop Wednesday, October 3, 7 p.m.Presented by author and nationally known expert Kevin Simme and James Gindhart from College Funding Alternatives, Inc. Learn why picking the right college matters. Find out what the financial aid officers do not want you to know! Discover how to receive all the money you are entitled to, what the ill-advised “prior-prior’ year means to your family and how to avoid the most common and costly mistakes most families make. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148 or register below.
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Documentary Screening: Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018, PG-13)Friday, October 5, 1:00 p.m.With Joanne Rogers, Betty Aberlin and David Bianculli. An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host, Fred Rogers. Runtime: 96 min.
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The Jazz Age & the Dawn of America's Culture Wars Wednesday, October 17, 7 p.m. In 2018 America is more divided than ever before...or is it? In fact, the culture wars raging around us are not new. They have a history, and it is one that goes farther back than you might think. Come hear Dr. Erica Ryan, Associate Professor of History at Rider University, discuss the deep divides of the Jazz Age as she presents timely information from her new book The World Broke in Two: The Roaring Twenties and the Dawn of America’s Culture Wars. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148.
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Independent Film Screening: The Rider (2018, R)Friday, October 19, 1:00 p.m. With Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau and Lilly Jandreau. After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. Runtime: 104 min.
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Behind the Scenes of Paranormal Investigations: Help for the Haunted Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 p.m. Presented by Joanne Emmons, founder of Paranormal Consulting & Investigations of New Jersey. Come behind the scenes with PCINJ to learn what we do when we get called in on a case. From diagnosing a haunting to helping people better understand and live with their spirits, PCINJ is the one to call. Learn what we do to help the haunted by spending a little time in our world – one where things really do go bump in the night! We’ll also share the history and ghostly stories of the spirited Gladstone Tavern, and the results of our amazing investigation! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148 or register below.
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Princeton Cemetery: Virtual Tour Monday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. Presented by Eve Mandel, Director of Programs and Visitor Services at the Historical Society of Princeton. Get into the Princeton spirit with a virtual tour of Princeton Cemetery, referred to as the “Westminster Abbey of the United States.” Hear the fascinating stories, accompanied by images of the final resting places, of many of Princeton’s prominent citizens, including a U.S. president, vice president, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148 or register below.
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Sunday, October 7 With Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen. Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. Runtime: 104 min.
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Adrift (2018, PG-13) Sunday, October 14 With Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin and Jeffrey Thomas. A true story of survival, as a young couple's chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. Runtime: 94 min.
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The Dinner (2017, R) Sunday, October 21 With Richard Gere, Laura Linney and Steve Coogan. Two sets of wealthy parents meet for dinner to decide what to do about a crime their sons have committed. Runtime: 120 min.
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Only the Brave (2017, PG-13) Sunday, October 28 With Josh Brolin, Miles Teller and Jeff Bridges. Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Runtime: 134 min.
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Fitness for the Active Aging Monday, October 1; Monday, October 15 and Monday, October 29, 10:30 a.m. Presented by Bob Kirby. Enjoy the benefits of stretching and low-impact exercises while learning how staying fit can improve balance, posture, flexibility, endurance and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148.
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Yarnworks Monday, October 1, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 6, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, October 17, 7 p.m. & Monday, October 29, 7 p.m Presented by Lee Pellegrino. Join fellow knitters and crocheters and tackle a new project or work on one you’ve already started.
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Computer Basics: Open Lab Monday, October 1, 11:30 a.m. If you want to learn how to operate a computer or use certain programs, come to our open computer lab for a stress-free experience. You’ll be able to work on a computer at your own pace and ask any questions you may have (this is not a formal course). Librarian Andrew will be there to guide you and provide information. Registration required. Register below or call 609-882-3148.
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MCL's Virtual Library Monday, October 15, 11:30 a.m Join us for an overview on how you can use and access these major apps (Hoopla, Flipster, Freegal and ELibraryNJ) to download books, movies, TV shows and music. It costs nothing to use these services. It’s all part of the benefits of being a Mercer County Library patron! They can be used on your PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148.
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Basics of Microsoft Excel Monday, October 22, 11:30 a.m Join Librarian Andrew for a tutorial on the basics of Microsoft Excel. You’ll learn how to crunch numbers and spice up your spreadsheets. No need to feel overwhelmed, we will tackle these features at a comfortable pace. Registration required. Call 609-882-3148.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Ewing Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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